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Cheap flights from California to French Polynesia from $225

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French Bee Logo
10:40 pm - 5:20 amSFO-PPT
8h 40mnonstop
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11:30 pm - 9:40 amPPT-SFO
8h 10mnonstop
$556French Bee
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Sun, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 8
Air Caraïbes Logo
10:40 pm - 5:20 amSFO-PPT
8h 40mnonstop
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11:30 pm - 9:40 amPPT-SFO
8h 10mnonstop
$559Air Caraïbes
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Sun, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 8
Air Caraïbes Logo
10:40 pm - 5:20 amSFO-PPT
8h 40mnonstop
Air Caraïbes Logo
11:30 pm - 9:40 amPPT-SFO
8h 10mnonstop
$561Air Caraïbes
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Sun, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 5:20 amSAN-PPT
25h 05m1 stop
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7:15 am - 8:39 amPPT-SAN
23h 24m1 stop
$598Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 13
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12:43 pm - 5:20 amSAN-PPT
18h 37m2 stops
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7:15 am - 8:39 amPPT-SAN
23h 24m1 stop
$601Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 13
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1:15 pm - 8:00 pmSFO-PPT
8h 45mnonstop
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10:10 pm - 8:25 amPPT-SFO
8h 15mnonstop
$645Lufthansa
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Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 19
United Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 6:55 pmSFO-PPT
8h 45mnonstop
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9:10 pm - 8:20 amPPT-SFO
8h 10mnonstop
$650United Airlines
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Sun, Apr 5 - Sun, Apr 19
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1:15 pm - 8:00 pmSFO-PPT
8h 45mnonstop
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10:10 pm - 8:25 amPPT-SFO
8h 15mnonstop
$651United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 14 - Thu, Dec 4
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1:15 pm - 8:00 pmSFO-PPT
8h 45mnonstop
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10:10 pm - 8:25 amPPT-SFO
8h 15mnonstop
$674Air Canada
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Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 19
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1:15 pm - 7:00 pmSFO-PPT
8h 45mnonstop
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9:10 pm - 8:20 amPPT-SFO
8h 10mnonstop
$683Lufthansa
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French Bee flights from California to French Polynesia

Our best French Bee deals on California to French Polynesia flight tickets
French Bee
Nov 30
SFO10:40 pmSan Francisco
8h 40m
PPT5:20 amPapeete Faaa
Dec 8
PPT11:30 pmPapeete Faaa
8h 10m
SFO9:40 amSan Francisco
$556
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French Bee
Nov 16
SFO10:40 pmSan Francisco
8h 40m
PPT5:20 amPapeete Faaa
Dec 4
PPT11:30 pmPapeete Faaa
8h 10m
SFO9:40 amSan Francisco
$563
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French Bee
Dec 7
SFO10:40 pmSan Francisco
8h 40m
PPT5:20 amPapeete Faaa
Dec 13
PPT7:15 amPapeete Faaa
8h 10m
SFO5:25 pmSan Francisco
$564
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Air Caraïbes flights from California to French Polynesia

Our best Air Caraïbes deals on California to French Polynesia flight tickets
Air Caraïbes
Nov 30
SFO10:40 pmSan Francisco
8h 40m
PPT5:20 amPapeete Faaa
Dec 8
PPT11:30 pmPapeete Faaa
8h 10m
SFO9:40 amSan Francisco
$559
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Air Caraïbes
Nov 30
SFO10:40 pmSan Francisco
8h 40m
PPT5:20 amPapeete Faaa
Dec 8
PPT11:30 pmPapeete Faaa
8h 10m
SFO9:40 amSan Francisco
$561
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Air Caraïbes
Feb 11
SFO10:40 pmSan Francisco
8h 40m
PPT5:20 amPapeete Faaa
Feb 24
PPT6:00 amPapeete Faaa
8h 10m
SFO4:10 pmSan Francisco
$656
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San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sun 11/30

10:40 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop8h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 12/8

11:30 pm-9:40 am

Nonstop8h 10m

$556

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sun 11/30

10:40 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop8h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 12/8

11:30 pm-9:40 am

Nonstop8h 10m

$559

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sun 11/30

10:40 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop8h 40m

Papeete Faaa

Mon 12/8

11:30 pm-9:40 am

Nonstop8h 10m

$561

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Wed 12/3

6:15 am-5:20 am

1 stop25h 05m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 12/13

7:15 am-8:39 am

1 stop23h 24m

$598

San DiegoPapeete

SAN - PPT

SANPPT

San Diego

Wed 12/3

12:43 pm-5:20 am

2 stops18h 37m

Papeete Faaa

Sat 12/13

7:15 am-8:39 am

1 stop23h 24m

$601

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 2/19

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$645

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

1:10 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Sun 4/19

9:10 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop8h 10m

$650

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Fri 11/14

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 12/4

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$651

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

1:15 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Thu 2/19

10:10 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$674

San FranciscoPapeete

SFO - PPT

SFOPPT

San Francisco

Thu 3/26

1:15 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop8h 45m

Papeete Faaa

Tue 4/7

9:10 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop8h 10m

$683

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to French Polynesia

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What is the cheapest month to fly to French Polynesia?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from California to French Polynesia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $823. If you don’t want to visit French Polynesia in March, then you should wait until February to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $835.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to French Polynesia?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to French Polynesia is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $992. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from California to French Polynesia for around $1,117.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to French Polynesia?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to French Polynesia is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from California to French Polynesia in the morning for as low as $709. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,156.

What is the cheapest California to French Polynesia flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to French Polynesia?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to French Polynesia from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to French Polynesia for around $1,033 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to French Polynesia from California for as low as $874 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to French Polynesia flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on California to French Polynesia flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on California to French Polynesia flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between California to French Polynesia.

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Best Price Found

$234

Fastest flight time

8h 10m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in French Polynesia

1 airport
The best one-way flight to French Polynesia from California in the past 72 hours is $234. The best round-trip flight deal from California to French Polynesia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $520.
The fastest flight from California to French Polynesia takes 8h 10m
Direct flights go from California to French Polynesia every day.
There is 1 airport near French Polynesia: Papeete Faaa (PPT)
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to French Polynesia?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to French Polynesia.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to French Polynesia?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to French Polynesia can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at French Polynesia. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Best airlines flying from California to French Polynesia

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Free Cancellation
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Air CaraïbesPriceFrom $395Free CancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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French BeePriceFrom $456Free CancellationRating
6.1
79 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $566Free CancellationRating
7.5
927 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $631Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,001 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $672Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,004 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $673Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,482 reviews
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Air Tahiti NuiPriceFrom $808Free CancellationRating
8.6
69 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $964Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,241 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,028Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,040 reviews
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